Congratulatory comments

[georgie]

My first trip on Msc line was on Msc Seaside on a 14 day trip from Barbados. On Wednesday during our sea day when everybody was aboard  I tucked away to a special corner and wrote a poem on the smooth sailing across the Caribbean sea and the brilliance of the sunshine as guests laid around the pool in their chairs & towels. The friendly gathering of folks at the shops and bars .The pulsating sound of reggae music punctuating the atmosphere while beverages were ordered by guests to quench their thirst. I addressed my envelop to the captain and left it at Guests services. On return to my cabin  on 5th floor on Thursday night I noticed a strange object on my bed when I opened it to my surprise it was a replica of Msc Seaside in a rectangular box with a thank you letter from Captain Corrado Laconis & the entire crew complimenting me on my poem entitled Wednesday at sea on Msc

I wanna say hip hip hooray to the Captain and his entire crew

 

[Cruising Caribbean]

@georgie I'm so glad you had a wonderful cruise experience on MSC Seaside. I cruised on MSC Seaside when it first started welcoming guest aboard, and I absolutely loved it. I have only had the opportunity to cruise on it for 7-nights, but I would absolutely do it again! You must be a talented writer if you received such a gift! A replica of MSC Seaside and a thank you letter from the captain is huge! Most people can't say they have received that from a captain before, but then again, I don't think most people write poems about their cruise! I would love to read your poem. Do you typically write poems about your cruise experiences? What did you think of MSC Cruises as a first-timer with the line? Would you cruise with the line again?

[LukeJ]

@georgie congratulations on your gift. I would love that myself, I bet you were feeling fantastic after that. And to know it was so appreciated is even better. You couldn't post the poem to us on here, or was it a one off that went right to the captain?

[Kendall James-Vargas]

@georgie That's awesome! It really shows how much MSC Seaside and its cares for its guests. 

@LukeJ I would also love a ship replica! Those things aren't cheap and they are a great memory of your cruise! Do you have any ship replicas? I only have some toy replicas for my children, not the real deal. I should start collecting something of the sort per cruise ship I have been on. Since I cruise a good amount, it would be fun to have physical memoir of each cruise vacation!

[LukeJ]

I've never received anything if note if I'm honest. A ship replica would be marvellous, and something I would cherish. Maybe in future cruises, I shall see what I can do in order to get one.

[Kendall James-Vargas]

@LukeJ I don't think I have even received a note! We may need to get in the business of poem writing. That small (but impactful) gesture surely goes a long way. For the record, poem writing is not easy and takes serious skill. I believe @georgie has some serious skill. Writing isn't easy! It takes a creative mind. Clearly, exemplary poems aren't received by the crew that often! @georgie should keep it up. 

[LukeJ]

@Kendall James-Vargas shall we give it a go on the poem front? We can call it Farewell and adieu to the cruise lines? Can decide on whether we put a comical limerick or two throughout. I'd love to write a poem and get the acknowledgement for it. The ship replica would inspire me to do it.

[Kendall James-Vargas]

@LukeJ You may be more ambitious than I am! Well, I think a ship replica may actually be at stake here in the right circumstance. You can always give your skills a go here. Most people are brutally honest on the boards, for better or for worse. One thing to note when poem writing is that it doesn't have to rhyme all the time (did you catch that?). I wonder if @georgieused some rhyming in that poem. We may need to learn from the best and get some pointers here!

[LukeJ]

@Kendall James-Vargas we can do anything we put our minds too. Ambition is good even if it's challenging. Who says we can't do something you really crave to do. The only thing stopping you from doing it is yourself. I bet if we put our minds and heart in it, we could do a good poem, albeit no prize winner, but then again why not. 

[Kendall James-Vargas]

@LukeJ Yes! That's great motivation. It definitely depends on the type of person but motivation can be encouraging or pose as a challenge to some. When those constantly take obstacles as challenges to overcome, they go further and faster than their peers. If you take obstacles as a let down or disappointment, it will take you longer to reach your goals. I love all of this advice! You are quite wise. I would love the idea of a motivational cruise experience! It could be such a great cruise filled with growth opportunities and self-reflection.

[LukeJ]

Be better than a day in a hotel somewhere talking. We can do a cruise with the motivational speech in the middle of the week. So vacation, motivation, vacation. Sounds pretty good to me.

[Cruising Caribbean]

@LukeJ I like this idea of poem writing! @georgie certainly has some poetic skills. Poetry is more popular than ever and it's a great way to express your feelings in a healthy and artistic way. I wonder if a cruise itinerary could offer poem writing activity opportunity onboard. That could be a fun day time activity! I'm not going to lie, creative poem writing/reading would be more enjoyable to observe than karaoke. Karaoke gets overrated quickly. It could be a start to sparking creativity and bonding while cruising! 

[LukeJ]

Yeah, I'd be on board (pardon the pun again) with that. I'm not one for karaoke, so being creative and bounce ideas off others would be something I would rather do. I think it's important that people read or do some writing, as it exercises the brain and let's your creativity flow. I don't like when people say I'm not creative at all, I'm sure everyone is, you just need to do it and let it run.

[3Sisters]

@georgie That's awesome! I love that you took the time to do that for the crew onboard. I doubt many people go out of their way to do such a creative act for the ship.

@LukeJ Poetic lyrics are lovely and so heartfelt. It's a creative act just like painting or singing. I would love to engage in a poetic evening. It takes courage to get out there and share your feelings, but it's a great way to get a deep connection with others around you. Poems express so many emotions and feelings in an easy to read way. I prefer that over a long story. They are concise, giving you just the right amount of details that creates a sense of feeling without having to spend hours to get to the bottom line. 

[LukeJ]

@3Sisters and the stage is yours...

 

[3Sisters]

@LukeJ I'm not going to lie, I feel intimidated! I'm not sure if I would be able to publicize my poetry. I guess that means I wouldn't earn a cruise replica. I'm more of a keep to myself type of person. Maybe that's why I enjoy writing on the boards! In public I'm often quite shy and more observant. I will talk to people but like a less-is-more style. When I take time to watch and observe people I typically learn more about people faster. I don't like to waste time taking about nonsense or meaningless topics either. Maybe I could say I'm more to the point or as a matter of fact. Actually, I'm most social on the boards! 

[LukeJ]

We don't want anyone feeling intimidated. It's your choice if you wish to sit back and observe. I myself like doing that sometimes and just absorb all the surroundings and information. It's peaceful in it's own way. Some people learn by doing it, and others learn by watching. Either way, it's all the correct way.

[Kendall James-Vargas]

@LukeJ I agree! It's best to do what you are most comfortable with. That's why cruising is great because it offers options for everyone! Sometimes it all depends on your mood. I can be more to myself when I'm alone, but when I'm out with others, I'm more outgoing. Not many people are so skilled at poetry as to earn something out of it. Eventually maybe it will take off as much as karaoke has!

[LukeJ]

We could possibly mix the two and make a sort of a poetic mainstream song. Can you imagine the works of Shakespeare in a catchy tune. 

[Kendall James-Vargas]

@LukeJ I have seen it done like a rap style! It's like lyrical poetry or something like that. It's pretty entertaining and feels very passionate. The way it's read is very different and the reader gives the poem such heartfelt emotion. Shakespeare is the OG of poetry. I would love to hear someone rap Shakespeare. That would be a satire I could enjoy! 

[LukeJ]

Oh yes , how marvellous would that be. I'm just imagining it now in the style of the song Gangster Paradise or Rag'n'bone man song Human. I guess as long as you have a good beat, the lyrics would work.

[Kendall James-Vargas]

@LukeJ Those are some good classics. That's probably one of my guilt pleasures, listening to rap/hip-hop beats while my children aren't in the car, which is hardly ever. It feels so liberating after constantly listening to children's songs and podcasts on my daily drives to run errands. It does make my driving a bit worse those if I'm being honest. Isn't that what rap is anyhow? Excluding the fowl language, rap is basically a poetic lyrical that strings heart-felt messages into spit-fire rhymes/beats. It depends on the rapper, but most rappers are pretty skilled at not only speaking fast but really playing on words to get their point across with meaning and power at the speed of sound!

[LukeJ]

@Kendall James-Vargas what's your favourite tune?

[Kendall James-Vargas]

@LukeJ That's a great question. I do like a hip-hop beat, but I'm typically not a fan of the lyrics. It's hard for me to find the beat I'm looking for with clean lyrics. I prefer to run to this hip-hop beat too, but that leaves me with explicit words while I run/exercise. At least the filth is in my air pods and not leaking out into my external environment. Honestly, I love most all music except for heavy metal. That gives me anxiety that I never thought I could have. I will listen to acoustic guitar or slower religious music/classical in my home. When I drive or exercise I opt for a fast-paced beat. When I'm at the beach or hosting dinner/pool hangs I love reggae or country. I guess it really depends on my mood! I also love latin music! 

How about you, what is your favorite tune? 

Edited June 6 by Kendall James-Vargas

[LukeJ]

I'm with you there. I don't have a preference as such. I'm not a massive fan of music per say, I take it or leave it. I've never been to a concert or anything like that, I have no interest. I like music on in the background, and I listen to most things on the radio, more of a relaxer or a white noise to help me concentrate. Especially if you're working in the kitchen, it's better than silence sometimes. But if a classic song comes on, I will sing along. I don't tend to listen to the lyrics, or pay close attention to them. My wife always keeps on about listening to the words and looks into the meaning of them. I'm not interested if I'm honest, I don't really care that much about it as long as it has a good beat and a good chorus. Most of the time if I do listen to the lyrics of a song, I burst out laughing because the lyrics are soooo bad.